I would argue that the studio kills his sound. I love every live version of his music. If the label or whoever would just record him and these guys playing it would be a hit
I wish he’d release this version I agree with the other comment this is way better than the album version, but…life ain’t fair and the world is mean lol
We need a full raw, dirty, and gritty outlaw album from him like this, i know his past albums come close but i want the sound from this video into a full album
Never have I seen someone sing a song and be thoroughly convinced that the lyrics are genuinely from the heart what he believes! Look closely at the expression on his face when he sings the last, "...that's the way goes, life aint fair..." the expression on his face says it all!!!
Me as a grumpy old man to my grandkids in year 2052: "Listen up you damn kids. Life aint fair... I'm still waiting for Sturgill to upload the YT version to Spotify."
I've NEVER, wished so hard for a song to not end, be longer, and have more verses. I literally cannot get enough of this sound with the lyrics!!!!! This song should be at the TOP of the country music charts with NOTHING even being close in 2nd!!!!! It's songs like this that have made me not even want to turn the radio on.
I have been listening to this man for 7+ years. Everyone's always saying he is channeling his inner "Waylon and Hank". I don't entirely disagree, but I hear ALOT of George Jones in his voice as well. That being said, Sturgill Simpson is the bridge to classic Outlaw Country music, for modern music lovers. I can't handle the radio pop country that we have been flooded with for over 20yrs. ..Sturgill, thank you my friend for restoring my country music ears. Much Love
Listen to some Texas Red Dirt country artists. Randy Rodgers, Stoney LaRue, Turnpike Troubadours, cross Canadian ragweed, etc. You'll find REAL country music alive and well between the red and rio grande rivers.
SO I HAVE GROWN UP AS COUNTRY AS A MAN CAN BE. I AM FROM ALABAMA. BORN AND RAISED. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SOUND. I ADMIT MY 18 YEAR OLD SON INTRODUCED ME TO THE SONG BECAUSE MY OPINION HAS BEEN THAT REAL COUNTRY HAD DIED. BUT IT'S NOT DEAD. ITS JUST NOT IN THE MAINSTREAM OR GETTING PLAYED ON THE RADIO LIKE IT DESERVES. GREAT SONG AND GREAT SOUND. WE NEED MORE!
This man should make it big! What TRUE country tune he's got!! What's these new age country/pop got on this man!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your natural talent with the world!!
Saw him live in Atlanta about a decade ago. He got sick right before the show but he let people come up on stage and help him out with each song. Never been to a show quite like that one. Had so much fun. He told everybody that when he came back to Atlanta everybody at the show would get in free.
@@neilwilliams350 Tyler simply sees two sides of the coin. If you cant understand that shit then you are lost. I live in Minnesota and that shit is fucked up and cops have killed black people here for no reason. Nobody should have to live in fear because of their skin color. You can like good music and stand up for your fellow man at the same time. I hate when blm loots stores and blocks highways but when real peaceful protests happen you cant morally dispute them. Everybody deserves to be treated equal and if you can’t see that then you are ignorant and part of the problem.
@@musc1esman You can also make good music and take a stand for the wrong thing like Tyler Childers recently did. You can also shoot a basketball better than most and take a stand for the wrong thing (entire NBA). Bottom line, BLM is a self identified Marxist organization responsible for critical race theory bull $hit, and they should not be supported by anyone who loves this country. Statistics show more cops have been killed in the line of duty (protecting you) than unarmed blacks killed by cops. White men are actually more likely to be killed by cops than blacks. Simple facts. You and people like you, in this case Tyler Childers, are actually manipulated sheep believing emotional nonsense put out by the talking snake fake news media. To use your own words and add Tyler to it, "If you can't understand that shit then you AND Tyler Childers are lost!" All that said, I love Tyler's music and have been consuming it daily. However, lately it has been hard liking the music now that I know he is lefty BLM brainwashed sympathizer. Signed, Tennessee Mountain Man
@@neilwilliams350 when I heard him start going down that path I stopped the video because I didn't want his dumbass politics ruining his music for me. Then the next day a friend of mine told me what he said in full, so I went back and listened to the video it in its entirety. I feel like you, as much as I love his music I can't support him like before.
How refreshing to see a young man singing country music that sounds like country music. This sounds like the country music I was raised on. He resembles other people but definitely has a style all his own.
There aren't even any words to describe how good this is. 11 million views over the last 10 years.....a million of those are probably mine. Can't get enough.
Yep, that sentiment fits a lot of things in our lives and I wanna thank this young man for pointing out the obvious…….sometimes I need that and I take it wether I like it or not!……
Jeffrey Strickland I just mentioned this to another guys saying this version is better than the album. The Ranch plays this version for that very reason. RED DIRT BOY!
He has stated multiple times he hates being compared to Waylon as while he is a fan of his music he wasn't a big inspiration to him. He has mentioned Merle Haggard and John Prine as his major influences.
I would give my left ear if you could still find him in a smokey bar with that sound and a dim lit stage..He isn't touring anymore..I got to see.him live once several years ago and it was great but wish we could see him live again...
More proof that there is hope for Country Music! Most radio country these days, as Billy Joe Shaver would say, is just bad rock n' roll. Nice job, Sturgill!
Move or you'll get pushed over Fluke Bryan and Florida-Georgia Crime because this is real country music! Sturgill and the boys here are bringing real country music back. No more bubble gum bro-country crap anymore! Mr. Simpson is the smartest and most talented man in country music today. And for that we thank you.
YE THANK YOU RAYMOND........IM SO LAD SOME OTHER FOLKS HAVE SOUNDED THEIR VOICE.......CMA.....HEY YOUR MEAL TICKET IS SPEAKING .....WEVE HAD ENOUGH DOC
Why is this version not on Spotify? Miles better than the original one
I COMPLETELY AGREE
Fr
Agreed
LIGHT YEARS better
@@TravisPrybylskicompletely different init, this has got a much better flow to it than the original and it definitely needs re recording
This version is so much better than the album cut! Gritty, filthy, country. Love it!
Ted Jordan my country station plays this version instead of the album version.
Yess I was thinking the same thing!!
He just seems to put more emotion into it when he sang it here.
I would argue that the studio kills his sound. I love every live version of his music. If the label or whoever would just record him and these guys playing it would be a hit
3 years later and I think the bluegrass version is best
I’ve never come across a song that needs to be put on Spotify so bad. So much better than the album version. Incredible
That is one of my top songs of all time. Awesome
Amen bro
I’ll sing the shit out this gem when I’m alone in the car I swear to sweet Jesus I sound like sturgill especially when go as loud as she can go😊
I wish he’d release this version I agree with the other comment this is way better than the album version, but…life ain’t fair and the world is mean lol
I agree!!!!
Hopefully it’s put on Spotify soon!
Why can’t the pimps in Nashville realize, THIS is the country music we want to hear.
My thoughts exactly
Guess it sadly doesnt bring in enough cash like the pop ”country” garbage does
Yeah that crap is more digestible to a broader audience
100% brother this is real country
Cuz it aint about whats real, friend. Its about money and retaining control of what by rights belongs to someone else.
Real Country ain't dead, they just quit playing it on the radio...
Trueeee😅
Exactly
gawd...dam
Couldn't agree more, my friend.
Great line!
I literally can’t believe how good this song is
It’s perfect!
believe it !!!
It really is unbelievable.
Life ain't fair and his voice is mean
Life ain’t fair and the world needs more of this sound.
This dude is way better than anything on the radio .
You got that right!
Yes.
Sounds like bocephus in this song more than the others
He's channeling Waylon hard. And I love it. Thank you Sturg for doing your part to keep country music alive!
Waylons guitar and Hanks voice I like it.
Nah definitely way more Waylon
He's tired of people comparing him to waylon but it's the truth
who wouldnt want to be compared to waylon!
All Waylon!! Love it!!
We need a full raw, dirty, and gritty outlaw album from him like this, i know his past albums come close but i want the sound from this video into a full album
10000% agree
Absolutely agree!!
Please lord!
Bruh. I would be surprised if he ever released another album. His condition probably won’t allow him to sing anymore
@@emmarian1 what happend to him just finding out about him
This man doesn’t get the recognition he deserves
I'm not sure he wants it. I think he just likes the music. He sorta tells everyone to piss off and leave him alone
@@2bitmarketanarchist337 ''What's a honky gotta do round here to get a little recognition'' I'm pretty sure he realizes
Because he doesn't wear a glitter shirt and dance around stage like a girl.
That's the way it goes
Never have I seen someone sing a song and be thoroughly convinced that the lyrics are genuinely from the heart what he believes! Look closely at the expression on his face when he sings the last, "...that's the way goes, life aint fair..." the expression on his face says it all!!!
Me as a grumpy old man to my grandkids in year 2052:
"Listen up you damn kids. Life aint fair... I'm still waiting for Sturgill to upload the YT version to Spotify."
Same hahaha
I do that to my daughters now lol
It is a much better version on RUclips in my opinion. the version on Spotify is to fast and doesn't have the same chugging guitar.
Still waiting.
@@brennanrobinson5055 i,m starting to loose hope
Jamie Johnson woke me up from my country nap. Sturgill just slapped me in the face. Awesome.
+Jeff Cantleberry This is one of the best comments i have ever read.
+Hayes Dennis not yet, but I'll have to check him out. thanks!
+Jeff Cantleberry More liked kicked me in the nuts. Thanks to Mojo Nixon and Joe Rogan.
We should grab a beer together.
Work some Colter Wall and Tyler Childers in that mix for more good times!
Heard this on Tiktok and swore it was an old Hank Jr. song. This is incredible man. Keep on keepin country alive
I heard it on an ad on Instagram and I honestly thought it was Hank jr lol
Walon Jennings mixed with Hank jr no
I've NEVER, wished so hard for a song to not end, be longer, and have more verses. I literally cannot get enough of this sound with the lyrics!!!!! This song should be at the TOP of the country music charts with NOTHING even being close in 2nd!!!!! It's songs like this that have made me not even want to turn the radio on.
Kentucky guy here proud of an another amazing kentucky born artist.
That guitar and voice come together like cocaine and waffles
Good coke I’m not eating the goddamn waffles where’s the weed and beer.
Or cocaine and more cocaine
@@williamhinson4603 Willie Nelson concert my dude.
I'm confused, but can't say I disagree.
@@SgtStickyTits LMAO best comment I read in a while
Best version of this song. This needs to be released
Please tell me it’s been released somewhere by now
@@ReidSab nope still not on Spotify or Apple Music
@@Estractz found out it is on sound cloud! Sounds pretty good too, not sure who it was that uploaded it though
Guitar lick before he starts singing gives me chills
I have been listening to this man for 7+ years. Everyone's always saying he is channeling his inner "Waylon and Hank". I don't entirely disagree, but I hear ALOT of George Jones in his voice as well. That being said, Sturgill Simpson is the bridge to classic Outlaw Country music, for modern music lovers. I can't handle the radio pop country that we have been flooded with for over 20yrs. ..Sturgill, thank you my friend for restoring my country music ears. Much Love
Listen to some Texas Red Dirt country artists. Randy Rodgers, Stoney LaRue, Turnpike Troubadours, cross Canadian ragweed, etc. You'll find REAL country music alive and well between the red and rio grande rivers.
@@greggtrout hell yeah, ..thank you kindly
Ol hank jr n sturg needa make some good ol tunes
He reminds me a bit of Jerry Reed too.
picks like Reed, wails like Hank, words like George Jones - who agrees?
Thank God real country is still out there keep it coming boys we need more of this!
Damn, is that Waylon in carnation.? Hpe you take that as a compliment.
SOB!! Put this man on the radio and bring country music back!!!
10 years and this still stands out.
Yep I can’t believe he doesn’t make country songs anymore 😢
@@opp_slider3223 uh yes he does??
nevermind what i said i just listened ti his new stuff thats awful
10 years!? Omg and I’m just finding this . 😳
I’m glad this song got popular on TikTok, after 10 years, this shit is finally getting the recognition it deserves!
😊
A on
Yesssss
right said fred
That’s the way it goes, life ain’t fair and the world is mean. 🤷♂️
This version is the best
Sounds incredible! Like Cash, Waylon & Hank all in one! This needs to be #1!!! Real country!!!
Just what I was going to say
Even Sturgill couldn’t keep making this kind of music
How is this 10 years old and I’m just NOW hearing it?! Way better than so called current hits!
Sameeee
This is 20x better than any "country" hit thats been released recently.
That's cause today's radio shit sucks.
The album cut isn't as good as this version. (My guess why you aren't hearing it more). The album cut is faster and has a different vibe.
@@BryanHansen absolutely correct, he should re-release it with this mix.
SO I HAVE GROWN UP AS COUNTRY AS A MAN CAN BE. I AM FROM ALABAMA. BORN AND RAISED. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SOUND. I ADMIT MY 18 YEAR OLD SON INTRODUCED ME TO THE SONG BECAUSE MY OPINION HAS BEEN THAT REAL COUNTRY HAD DIED. BUT IT'S NOT DEAD. ITS JUST NOT IN THE MAINSTREAM OR GETTING PLAYED ON THE RADIO LIKE IT DESERVES. GREAT SONG AND GREAT SOUND. WE NEED MORE!
Still listening in 2024??
Amen
Yep
Hell yah
You gd right brother
Yessir brother
it’s always such a crazy feeling that I’m one of the first people ever to listen to a artist who’s going to be in the hall of fame
Absolutely love this song. Can't get enough. Need two more versus!!
Best version there is. Part of why I have RUclips premium. So many versions of songs you can't find anywhere else. This is just so good.
People think they aren’t into country until they hear this
I just say I don't like country but I do like sturgill simpson
That's honky tonk music !
This man should make it big! What TRUE country tune he's got!! What's these new age country/pop got on this man!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your natural talent with the world!!
Little late for that lol
@@adambomb2916 whatcha mean?
@@sincerlytee405 You missed the train about 10 years ago hes been top of country and rock charts multiple times now
@@adambomb2916 well I guess it's not necessarily my fault that I recently ran across him, lol.
@@sincerlytee405 yes it is
His timing hits just right!
Perfect aint it, like a train chuggin
crazy that I started listening to this over two years ago and I'm still not sick of it!!
Sturgil writes, sings and plays exceptionally well. I consider him to be a modern superstar of American music.
Saw him live in Atlanta about a decade ago. He got sick right before the show but he let people come up on stage and help him out with each song. Never been to a show quite like that one. Had so much fun. He told everybody that when he came back to Atlanta everybody at the show would get in free.
I was turned on to Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers today by my son........I knew that boy was on the right path
Childers came out for blm and says us flag represents racism. He’s done at my house
Hell yeah man.....good son right there
@@neilwilliams350 Tyler simply sees two sides of the coin. If you cant understand that shit then you are lost. I live in Minnesota and that shit is fucked up and cops have killed black people here for no reason. Nobody should have to live in fear because of their skin color. You can like good music and stand up for your fellow man at the same time. I hate when blm loots stores and blocks highways but when real peaceful protests happen you cant morally dispute them. Everybody deserves to be treated equal and if you can’t see that then you are ignorant and part of the problem.
@@musc1esman You can also make good music and take a stand for the wrong thing like Tyler Childers recently did. You can also shoot a basketball better than most and take a stand for the wrong thing (entire NBA). Bottom line, BLM is a self identified Marxist organization responsible for critical race theory bull $hit, and they should not be supported by anyone who loves this country. Statistics show more cops have been killed in the line of duty (protecting you) than unarmed blacks killed by cops. White men are actually more likely to be killed by cops than blacks. Simple facts. You and people like you, in this case Tyler Childers, are actually manipulated sheep believing emotional nonsense put out by the talking snake fake news media. To use your own words and add Tyler to it, "If you can't understand that shit then you AND Tyler Childers are lost!"
All that said, I love Tyler's music and have been consuming it daily. However, lately it has been hard liking the music now that I know he is lefty BLM brainwashed sympathizer.
Signed,
Tennessee Mountain Man
@@neilwilliams350 when I heard him start going down that path I stopped the video because I didn't want his dumbass politics ruining his music for me. Then the next day a friend of mine told me what he said in full, so I went back and listened to the video it in its entirety. I feel like you, as much as I love his music I can't support him like before.
Raw and great 👍 perfect
2024 quality? Better than studio record. Fml ❤
He’s got that classic Cash guitar lick. LOVE it
This is the most country song I've heard in decades.
How refreshing to see a young man singing country music that sounds like country music.
This sounds like the country music I was raised on. He resembles other people but definitely has a style all his own.
This is gold
Cash,Jones,Jennings,Johnson all rolled into one! Wow love his music
Country music was needing somebody like this to come along. Take it back where it belongs.
I swear to god he’s the definition of what the true outlaws want for music again
This man is proof we can bring it back
It’s criminal that the first time I’m hearing this version is in 2024
Life ain't fair
it sure is....
That's what we thought. Especially since this was out in 2012
This is greatness...
As a Mexican American this is Hands down my favorite Sturgill song. The executives need to take notes because this is the type of music we all want.
There aren't even any words to describe how good this is. 11 million views over the last 10 years.....a million of those are probably mine. Can't get enough.
An amazing artist who doesn't get enough credit in this pop country influenced generation. Keep it up outlaw country will rise again!
I know this is years later but he doesn’t need credit
@@ruseter84 he won a Grammy without having radio air time. That says a lot.
The guitar lines are so good. Not overproduced pop country
Yep, that sentiment fits a lot of things in our lives and I wanna thank this young man for pointing out the obvious…….sometimes I need that and I take it wether I like it or not!……
This song doesn't work with squatted trucks pop country playlists or Nashville record executives and for that I am truly grateful
good music isn't on the radio anymore, but it IS everywhere else
Damn right. We just have to look for it, but it is out there!!
angussss10 The Ranch FM in Fort Worth!!! Check them out, i discovered him through them. They play the good stuff.
Jeffrey Strickland oh yeah, I bought one of their cd's years back, had a bunch of good stuff on it, various artists, I forgot about that
Jeffrey Strickland I just mentioned this to another guys saying this version is better than the album. The Ranch plays this version for that very reason. RED DIRT BOY!
I wish I could like it more times
What rock have I been under for the past 8 years? This is the sound country has missed for the past 40 years!!! Waylon would be proud for sure.
Well get back under it. He sounds nothing like this nowadays. Done sold out.
Go check out his new album, its awesome.
@@Bobby-DingersNot selling out to try new things.
He has stated multiple times he hates being compared to Waylon as while he is a fan of his music he wasn't a big inspiration to him. He has mentioned Merle Haggard and John Prine as his major influences.
@@rickyhunt4075 Doesn't change the fact that he sounds more like Waylon than Haggard or Prine, first album especially.
I have rocked this song more times in the last month than I care to even count... Mad respect to you and your band Mr. Simpson!
we can't hear it, but , Waylon is playing along, in Heav....well, wherever Hoss is at now,,, God Bless
I've probably only watched this 20 times now! I still can't get enough! Can't wait for Nashville!
“Boy, I don’t care if ya hit it big because you’re already number one” 😊. Love this line!
Cause any grandson is always number one.😂😂😂😂 to grampy
I’ve been rocking this for 5 years and it just hit hit 10 years! Very grateful for this man and his music
How am I just hearing this guy, damn he's good. REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!
Hearing some young Waylon and a touch of Hank Jr…..nice!!!
I would give my left ear if you could still find him in a smokey bar with that sound and a dim lit stage..He isn't touring anymore..I got to see.him live once several years ago and it was great but wish we could see him live again...
This song always puts me in a good mood. Can listen this song over and over!!
All the Good ol outlaws are probably smiling having a good time listening to this song right now
This is the only young up and coming guy the late great Merle Haggard gave any credence to before he recently passed away
This song should be on the radio everyday! This is my top favorite song right now.
Stellar version Thank God for Sturgill Simpson
My god the guy has gave me chills for two songs straight
So much soul. Top tier country music. Doesn’t get much better.
This is not Pop country crap! Love it!
only a few newer artists doing Real country these days, its a shame, but it makes them all that more awesome. im glad i found sturgill!
It's REAL country.
Awesome ❤❤❤
I can’t believe this is 10 years old
This version has to be released!!!
Sturgill you have such great stage presence as well as a style that is unique. You are one of a kind!
Nice comment hello Lynne how are you doing ❤️👋👋👋
I aM HAPPY . How are you/?@@markanderson0022
I could listen to this song on repeat for days and days and days....
This version is so much better than studio
This song rips. Such a bop. One of my fav country jams of all time hands down
11 years and I just found this guy. Wow. Dude is amazing
It's not only the song being so damn good, I love it when a singer can feel it and gets into it like Sturgill does.
More proof that there is hope for Country Music! Most radio country these days, as Billy Joe Shaver would say, is just bad rock n' roll. Nice job, Sturgill!
12 years later and still singing the shit outta this tune!!! 💯💎💪
Can’t like this song enough! Keep wanting to press the thumbs up every time I listen to it!
You all rocked it this is my number 1 song so far and the brother on the drums nothing but props my man
Omg I just found this dude .... Holy crap bring it on bud
"but you can always find me in a smokey bar with bad sound and a dim lit stage" love that shit
This is just so fucking good.
Man, someone needs to start a radio station that plays stuff like this that we actually want to hear.
I can’t get enough of this song. Let it be known. This is real outlaw country. Straight legend. 🙌🏻
Only a telecaster can sound like that. Love it
Sturgill is the country truth
damn straight. you gotta check out Tyler Childers...
This song is awesome so glad I found it 🙌
This Ole boy can flat out sing. I listened to this an embarrassing amount of times in a row.
I really like this guy....like breath of fresh air in a genre that was going to hell....fast!
+Deckie Deckie And that, kids, is irony.
+prevail223 Neither does he, I think he was just trying to sound smart.
Deckie Deckie nothing like someone with some dick shit to say
On one end of the spectrum, you have Florida Georgia Line and Kane Brown, on the other end, you have Sturgill Simpson and Waylon Jennings.
This song gives me goosebumps it’s so damn good!
Move or you'll get pushed over Fluke Bryan and Florida-Georgia Crime because this is real country music! Sturgill and the boys here are bringing real country music back. No more bubble gum bro-country crap anymore! Mr. Simpson is the smartest and most talented man in country music today. And for that we thank you.
YE THANK YOU RAYMOND........IM SO LAD SOME OTHER FOLKS HAVE SOUNDED THEIR VOICE.......CMA.....HEY YOUR MEAL TICKET IS SPEAKING .....WEVE HAD ENOUGH DOC
Fluke Bryan lol...my boss used to call him Puke Bryan 😆
STR8TFU hoss
You forgot Disney Country!
Gay fluke bryan wishes he could sing this true music
My son got this album for his 5th birthday. He won't get it until I'm gone. But he got it.
A return to "True Country". And thank God for it. The shit they try to pass off on the radio is a joke.